Residential Electric
There are several warning signs to look for that your electrical service may be either outdated, unsafe, or overloaded.
Outdated electrical service is common in Florida for older homes. While these homes were originally built to meet the code requirements of the times, they would no longer meet today’s requirements. For safety reasons, it is important to get a home inspection to see if everything is still functioning as it should.
One way the homeowner can tell if the electrical service is outdated is by looking at your outlets. If your outlets only accept 2-prong plugs, then your home may not be grounded properly. The lack of grounding presents a shock hazard. Another simple check for a homeowner is the age of the home. If the home is 30 years old or more, you may need to upgrade your service. If either of these apply, then you should call for an electrical home inspection.
To know if your electrical service is unsafe or overloaded, you have several warning signs that should prompt a call to your local electrician IMMEDIATELY to prevent electrical fire or additional damages:
- plastic or metallic burning smell or odor
- heat at switches or outlets
- flickering lights, and the bulbs have already been replaced
- power outage when turning on electronics and appliances
- the constant need to reset your GFI outlets in the kitchen or bathroom
If any of these occur, your safety may very well be compromised.
Perfect Electric Services, Inc. offers an annual Service Partner Agreement to our customers that includes an annual home inspection because we believe it is important to provide a licensed, insured electrician’s eye to inspect and look for signs of danger or damage that an untrained and unlicensed person would be unaware of. Please call us today at 954-772-7049 to schedule your inspection.